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Councillor Payne was previously the former leader of the council and at the time of standing down was Chairman of the Planning Committee, Chairman of the Gilstrap Charity and Director and Vice-Chairman of Newark and Sherwood homes.

David Payne has stepped down from his roles at Newark and Sherwood District Council (Image: Newark and Sherwood District Council)

It is reported allegedly that 'trustees from the Gilstrap Charity wanted to sell Cedar Park'.

Newark and Sherwood District Council have issued a statement on the situation.

Councillor David Lloyd, Leader of Newark and Sherwood District Council said: "Following the incident at the Bridge Community Centre on February 14, I can confirm that Councillor David Payne has stepped down from the senior positions he holds at Newark and Sherwood District Council.

"Namely, as Chairman of the Planning Committee, Chairman of the Gilstrap Charity and Director and Vice-Chairman of Newark and Sherwood Homes.